March 12 – Beaumont, TexasChild injured by family member
A 14-year-old was accidentally shot Monday afternoon by an 8-year-old family member playing with a firearm. Preliminary reports indicate that the gun discharged while the 8-year-old was handling it. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the investigation is ongoing. No charges have been filed.

March 7 – Prescott Valley, ArizonaFather injured by childA 7-year-old child with autism unintentionally shot his father through the back as he was sleeping. The child knew the gun was kept in a small locked safe in a closet and knew where the keys to the safe were kept. The child reportedly used a chair from the dining room to access the safe in the closet, took the gun, and shot his father. Police say he could not provide a reason for shooting his dad. At the time of the shooting, the mother was sleeping in the living room with their 2-year-old and 7-year-old sons. Another 13-year-old son was in his room doing homework.https://www.abc15.com/news/state/prescott-valley-pd-young-boy-with-autism-accidentally-shoots-father

March 4 – La Grange, GeorgiaChild injured by sibling
A 4-year-old girl was unintentionally shot by a sibling.At the time of the shooting, the 4-year-old was at home with her mother and 2-year-old and 7-year-old sibling.It was not reported which of the siblings shot the girl.The gun belonged to the mother’s boyfriend.He has been charged with cruelty to child second degree and reckless conduct.http://www.lagrangenews.com/2018/03/12/man-charged-in-connection-to-shooting-of-4-year-old-girl/